Memphis Authentic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Wood, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Wood, Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Other
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North Africa...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North Af...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Chrome
1950s Contemporary Color Photography
Digital
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North Afr...
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North Af...
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Fabric, Cotton, Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool, Fabric, Cotton
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Fabric, Cotton, Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
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Finding the Right moroccan-rugs for You
Antique and vintage Moroccan rugs serve as an exceptional piece of decor. Whether it’s to tie your bedroom together or to add a dazzling array of colors and graphically provocative shapes and other elements to your living room wall, there’s increased demand for all types of Moroccan tribal rugs, especially as bohemian, global and eco styles are on the rise and because tapestries and wall hangings are definitely cool again.
Travelers and interior design lovers from all over the world are big fans of the complex geometric patterns and bold color palettes that we typically associate with rustic, natural Moroccan and North African rugs.
In the West, the current infatuation with handwoven vintage Moroccan tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century. Then, designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier offset austere interiors with vibrant and alluring mid-century modern Moroccan rugs. (Le Corbusier integrated these rugs in his designs for Villa La Roche in Paris, while Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater in Pennsylvania is also home to distinctive Moroccan floor coverings.)
Moroccan rugs date back to the Paleolithic era, when Berber tribes, which comprised many different members of an ethnic group native to North Africa, would weave these textiles with intricate images and symbols. Traditionally, Moroccan tribal weavings were made exclusively by women and solely for personal use. Dense pile rugs served not only as floor coverings but as mattresses, seating and even blankets in the winter months.
The Moroccan rug hasn’t survived this long merely because of its usefulness. These stunning works take at least two to three weeks to weave, and each woman weaves the story of her life into the design. They are filled with symbolism and vary greatly depending on the locale where they were woven. In this way, part of the profound beauty of traditional Moroccan rugs lies in their historical and cultural significance.
One of the most widely loved styles of Moroccan rugs comes from the Beni Ourain tribes, a network of nearly two dozen individual tribes in the mountainous Middle Atlas region.
Vintage Beni Ourain rugs are woven from undyed, natural wool. The textures, imperfections and asymmetrical lines, which can’t be reproduced with mass production methods, as well as the neutral tones and understated geometry have endeared interior designers to these works for ages. In comparison to the spare Beni Ourain rugs, a more heavily decorated, widely colorful option can be found in Azilal Moroccan rugs, which contrast wonderfully with the rich, dark wood tones and clean lines that characterize mid-century modern furniture.
The collection of antique and vintage rugs and carpets on 1stDibs features a wide range of extraordinary Moroccan and North African rugs including Beni Ourain rugs, Azilal rugs, kilims and more.